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Descibe the difference between critical thinking and problem solving.

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Critical thinking is closely anylising and questioning information, and using your own knowledge to come to a rationalised conclusion.
Problem solving is looking at a problem and then determining a solution.

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Osteoarthritis

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Breakdown of cartilage between joints

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Gout

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Crystilisation of excess uric acid in the blood

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Osteoporosis

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Breakdown of bone density, due to decrease in calcium.

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Fracture

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Break of a bone

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Sprain

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Stretch or tear of a ligament

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What are the s/s of Compartment syndrome?

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Severe pain when the muscle is moved

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Requirements of Neurovascular obs

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Skin Temp, Skin colour, Movement, Moisture, sensation, pulse

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Requirements of Neurological obs

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GCS, pupils, muscle strength

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What are the 3 layers of the skin, and their function?

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Epidermis: protection, 1st line of defense, temp regulation
Dermis: vascular, lymphatics and proteins
Subcutaneous: temperature regulation, fat storage

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Superficial Burn

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Epidermis
Erythema, ?Blister, normal texture, very painful and hypersensitive to touch

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Paritial Thickness Burn

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Epidermis & Dermis
Erythema, blistering, peeling, swelling with clear or yellow fluid leaking, very painful

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Full thickness burn

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Epidermis, Dermis & Subcutaneous
No pain, sweeling, skin looks waxy leathery and dry, skin discolouration

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Nursing care for a patient with full thickness burn

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Analgesia, antibiotics, monitor for s/s of infection, IV fluids, vitals, OT & Physio referals

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Lymphoedema

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swelling (fluid) in the lymph nodes

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Aneurism

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Blood clot in the brain

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Leukemia

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Blood Cancer

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Electrocardiogram

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Monitor electrical activity of the heart

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Pulmonary Embolism

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Blood clot that has travelled to the lungs

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Anaemia

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Low hemoglobin (red blood cell) count

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Phlebitis

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inflammation of the vein

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Myocardial Infarction

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Heart Attack

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Inflammation of mucosal membrane of tracheobronchial tree

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Bronchitis

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Partial collapse of the lung caused to fluid, air or obstruction
Atelectasis
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Presense of air or gas in the pleural space
Pneumothorax
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Inflammation of the mucosal membrane lining the larynx
laryngitis
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Inflammation of the pleura
Pleurisy
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Inflammation of one or more of the paranasal sinuses
Sinusitis
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Common S/S of respiratory disorders
cough, SOB, decreased O2, cyanosis, shallow breathing, increased RR, cough, wheeze, use of accessory muscles
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Nursing care for asthma attack
Sit the patient in semi fowlers, Respiratory assessment, bronchodialators, Vitals (RR, HR, BP, Temp, O2), administer O2 if less than 95%, chest x-ray post attack, ABG or VBG
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Nursing care for Bowel obstruction
encourage patient movement, bowel assessment, administer laxiatives, encourage fluids, NBM, NGT, bowel chart, FBC, Pico Prep, bladder scans, possible resection surgery (stoma)
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Nursing Care for Hypoglycemia
Ketones, give patient short acting sugar (carbotest),15min BGL until more than 4mmol/L, long sustaining sugar - carb (sandwich), if unconcious - MET call and prepare dextrose infusion
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Nursing care for CVA (stroke)
MET call, DRSABCD, Obs & Neuro & Vascular, NBM until seen by speech, make sure patient is in a safe position, post stroke pathway for 3 days post stroke, physio, bladder scans 6hr, BGL 6hr, ECG
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Nursing care for Burns
Wound assessment, analgesia, wet dressing depending on the type, IV fluid, monitor for infection
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Risk for infection for a patient with a wound
Skin broke = high risk for pathogens, direct portal for pathogens to enter the body
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Risk factors of vascular disease
Smoking, Co-morbidities, life-style factors, fatty diet
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NGT, What is required prior to use
Abdo/Chest X-ray, Aspirate NGT & pH test, pt sitting upright, 10-20ml flush pre & post, document all in FBC & progress notes
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NGT, what is required to prevent aspiration pnuemonia
Sitting the patient at a 90 degree angle for administering fluids to NGT, and 30 minutes post administration
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Clinical Manifestations of an Ear disorder
Vertigo - dizziness and decreased balance, pain, fluid or discharge from ear
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Prednisolone
Corticosteriod Decrease swelling and dialates airways
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Naproxen
NSAID Reduce pain, fever & inflammation
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Nystatin
Antifungal Treat Oral Thrush
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Promethazine
Antihistamine Relieve allergy symptoms, decrease immune response
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Warfarin
Anticoagulant Prevent blood clots
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Anginine
Anti-angina Treat Angina symtoms, and prevent MI
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Salbutamol
Bronchodialator Dialate and relax the airways to the lungs, making it easier to breath
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Ondansetron
Anti-emetic Decrease Nausea
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Pantoprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces
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Atropine
Anti-cholonergic Treat nerve agents & pesticide poisoning
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Baclofen
Neuromuscular relaxant Nerve block (Pain management)
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Oxycodone
Analgesia Pain management
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Furosemide
Diuretic Increase secretion of water, salts and toxins from the body
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Acyclovir
Antiviral Treat Herpes Simplex, Chicken pox, and shingles
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Lorazepam
Anxiolytic Reduce Anxiety, calming
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Metformin
Anti-hypoglycemic Treat high blood sugar
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Phenytoin
Anticonvulsant Treat Epilepsy and seizures
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Dexamethasone
Corticosteriod Relieve inflammation and certain forms of arthitis
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Thyroxine
Hormone Treat Hypothyroidism
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Sulfadiazine
Anti-rheumatic Decrease pain and swelling of arthritis and prevent joint damage
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Clotrimazole
Antifungal Used to treat skin infections such as athelets foot, jock itch or ring worm
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What are the 6 goals of musculoskeletal rehabilitation?
Stabilisation, rehabilitation, promote rest, pain management, passive movement, skin integrity & maintaining or increasing nutrition status
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Clinical manifestations of a cardiac disorder
Dyspnoea, Chest Pain, Palputations, Cough, Fatigue, Cyanosis, Syncope, Oedema & pulse abnormalities

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